Xu Zhu awoke the following morning, he discovered himself sleeping on a heat and tender mattress, he open his eyes and look exterior the mattress’s veil, he’s resting in an infinite room, the room is spacious and empty, just like the meditation room in Shaolin Temple, the furnishing within the room is historical and chic, copper cauldron and potteries, it’s considerably just like the copper bell and iron range of Shaolin Temple. At present he’s nonetheless in a daze, he’s perplexed by the sight earlier than him.

A younger maiden prop a porcelain bowl and arrive by his bedside, it’s Orchid Sword, she stated: “Proprietor, you awoke? Please rinse your mouth.”

Xu Zhu continues to be drunk from the earlier evening, a bitter style lingered in his mouth, his throat parched and dry, upon seeing the glistening yellow tea within the bowl he picked it up and drank it, the liquid is good but bitter, it doesn’t style like tea, with a ‘Gudu Gudu’ sound he drank all of it cleanly. All through his complete life, when has he ever tasted ginseng soup? He didn’t know what sort of bitter tea it’s, he snort and stated: “Many because of elder sister! I….i prefer to get off the bed now, elder sister please exit now!”

Orchid Sword has but to answer as one other younger maiden entered the room, it’s Chrysanthemum Sword, she smile and stated: “The 2 of us sisters will serve Proprietor and enable you costume.” She picked up a set of sunshine inexperienced undergarment and underpants from the chair by the bedside and stuff it underneath Xu Zhu’s quilt.

Xu Zhu is drastically embarrass, his complete face blush deep crimson, he stated: “No, no, i….i do not want elder sister to serve me. I’m not injured or in poor health, i’m merely drunk, sigh, i even broke the prohibition towards wine. The scripture says: ‘There are 36 losses in consuming wine’. It’s best if i do not drink any wine sooner or later. The place is third youthful brother? The place is gentleman Duan? The place is he?”

Orchid Sword purse her lips, she smile and stated: “Gentleman Duan already went down the mountain. Earlier than leaving he ordered servant to report back to Proprietor, he invite Proprietor to fulfill collectively at Central Plains as soon as every thing is settled at Vulture Palace.”

Xu Zhu yell out: “Aiyo!” he stated: “I nonetheless have some issues to ask him, how come he left?” He’s anxious and leap up from the mattress, he wished to chase after Duan Yu and inquire in regards to the identify and dwelling place of his “Dream Maiden”, unexpectedly he discovered himself wearing clear white underpants, he cried out in shock and pull up his quilt to cowl his physique, he stated: “How come my dress is modified?” The underpants he wore out of Shaolin Temple is product of coarse material, he wore it for over half a 12 months and it’s unbearably filthy and tattered, the one he’s sporting now’s mild and tender, he do not know whether it is damask or satin, however however it’s nonetheless a valuable underpants.

Chrysanthemum Sword smile and stated: “Proprietor was intoxicated final evening, we 4 sisters assist Proprietor to wash and alter garments, Proprietor is just not conscious of it?”

Xu Zhu had an enormous shock, he elevate his head and have a look at Orchid Sword and Chrysanthemum Sword, they’re fairly like a jade, their smiling face surpass a booming flower, he can’t assist it as his coronary heart thumped round madly, he stretch out his arm, the undergarment slide off his arm and uncovered his faint crimson pores and skin, evidently the filth and grime he gathered had all been wash off cleanly, however he nonetheless harbored a skinny ray of hope, he power a smile and stated: “I’m certainly muddled from my intoxication, thankfully i’m nonetheless in a position to take a bathe on my own.” Orchid Sword smile and stated: “Proprietor couldn’t transfer in any respect final evening, we 4 sisters assist Proprietor to wash.” Xu Zhu cried out loudly in shock, he virtually fainted, he drop to the bottom and cried out repeated: “Horrible, horrible!”

Orchid Sword and Chrysanthemum Sword was frighten by him as properly, they ask in unison: “Proprietor, what’s flawed?” Xu Zhu power a bitter snort and stated: “I’m a person, within the presence of you 4 sisters….fully bare, is not it…..is not it extraordinarily horrible? Furthermore my complete physique is roofed with grime, it’s filthy and smelly, how am i able to contain you sisters in doing such sordid affairs?” Orchid Sword stated: “We 4 sisters are Proprietor’s slave, it’s only rightful even when our our bodies are torn and bones crushed, slave servant made a mistake, Proprietor please punish us.” as she end talking, she and Chrysanthemum Sword prostrate themselves concurrently.

Xu Zhu noticed their expression of nice worry, he recalled Grandma Yu, Sister Shi, and so forth, he handled them with due respect however they had been so frightened that their our bodies trembled, he presume Orchid Sword and Chrysanthemum Sword are accustomed to Youngster Elder’s method of speech, as long as her phrases are considerably heat, her expression tender and tender, a kill will comply with intently immediately, he shortly stated: “Two sisters….en, each of you stand up shortly, exit, i’ll costume myself, no want so that you can serve me.” Orchid and Chrysanthemum Sword received up, their eyes brimming with tears, they transfer backwards whereas going out. Xu Zhu was baffled, he ask: “I….did i offend each of you? Why are you sad, your eyes brimming with tears? I’m afraid i may need stated one thing flawed, this….”

Chrysanthemum Sword stated: “Proprietor need us to exit, we’re not allowed to assist Proprietor put on garments and wash, certainly you detest and dislike us….” whereas talking tears roll down her eyes. Xu Zhu wave his fingers repeatedly and stated: “No, no. Sigh, i’m a person, all of you might be girls, it’s….it’s not too handy…there may be actually no different intentions…Buddha is watching, monks can’t inform lies, i will not misinform you.”

Orchid and Chrysanthemum Sword watch him gesticulate whereas speaking, he’s actually anxious, he’s extraordinarily honest and sincere, their grief flip into happiness, they stated in unison: “Proprietor please do not take offense. No man has ever reside in Vulture Palace earlier than, we have now by no means seen a person earlier than. Proprietor you’re the sky, we slave servants are the bottom, how can there be a distinction in female and male?” Each of them transfer nearer, they assist Xu Zhu put on his garments and footwear. Quickly after, Plum Sword and Bamboo Sword additionally entered the room, one in every of them assist him comb his hair, the opposite wash his face. Xu Zhu is so frighten that he do not dare to talk, his expression deathly pale, his coronary heart thumped madly, he allowed the 4 sisters to serve him, he do not dare to say something about forbidding them to serve him anymore.

He presume Duan Yu have to be at a distant distance already, he can’t chase after him, he recalled the ‘Life-death talisman’ have but to be take away from the our bodies of the assorted Island-Masters and Cave-Masters, he can’t depart abruptly, after ending his breakfast he arrive on the corridor and meet up with the group of heroes, he take away the ‘Life-death talisman’ from two one that suffered probably the most extreme ache.

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Elimination of ‘Life-death talisman’ requires using inside energy and [Six Solar Palms Of Heavenly Mountain], Xu Zhu’s inner vitality is ample and vigorous, he take away the ‘Life-death talisman’ from 10 folks in succession, but he was neither drained nor exhausted, nonetheless the ‘Life-death talisman’ planted by Youngster Elder on every particular person is exclusive in it’s location and use of inside energy, Xu Zhu’s technique of elimination is ok and meticulous, nonetheless he’s nonetheless troubled by the issue. His data on the assorted meridian channels and acupoint is extraordinarily shallow, he do not dare to behave rashly, any errors would inevitably endanger his sufferers. Until midday, unexpectedly he solely handle to deal with 4 folks. After having his lunch he had little or no relaxation.

Plum Sword noticed him wrinkled his brows, he’s considering the strategy to eradicating ‘Life-death talisman’, he’s fairly troubled, she stated: “Proprietor, contained in the grotto within the rear corridor of Vulture Palace, there are photographs engraved on the stone wall, left behind a number of hundred years in the past by the previous Proprietor, servant heard granny point out it earlier than, these photographs are associated to the ‘Life-death talisman’, Proprietor why do not you go have a look?” Xu Zhu stated fortunately: “Excellent!”

Without delay Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum Sword, 4 fairly girls information Xu Zhu and arrive on the backyard, they activated some mechanism and transfer away a rockery, revealing an entrance to a tunnel, Plum Sword lifted a torch and led the best way, 5 of them transfer in a single file and entered. Throughout the journey, Plum Sword continuously manipulated numerous hidden mechanisms, that is to stop setting off the hid weapons and booby-traps. The tunnel is winding and complex, it spiral downwards, out of the blue it open up vast, revealing a big grotto, clearly the tunnel is constructed in accordance with the pure cave. Xu Zhu contemplated: “They stated the grotto comprise photographs left behind a number of hundred years in the past by the previous Proprietor, the structure of those tunnel and grotto is magnificent, it require not less than 10 years of labor, consuming large sources and manpower, it’s merely past the capabilities of those grannies and sisters of Vulture Palace, almost certainly the grotto is left behind by the previous Proprietor as properly.”

Bamboo Sword stated: “When these flunkies attacked the Palace, the sisters from Nice Heaven Division received captured, we 4 sisters are unable to withstand the enemy and escaped right here to cover, we hope to attend until nightfall earlier than trying to rescue folks.” Orchid Sword stated: “Truly it’s simply our modest intentions to repay granny. If Proprietor didn’t arrive, we’ll inevitably die by the fingers of these flunkies.”

After travelling for two li, Plum Sword stretch out her hand and push away a rock on the left facet, she stood to the facet and stated: “Proprietor please enter, that is the stone room, slave servants do not dare to enter.” Xu Zhu stated: “Why you do not dare to enter? It’s harmful inside?” Plum Sword stated: “There isn’t a hazard. This room is a crucial place, slave servants do not dare to enter with out authority.” Xu Zhu stated: “Let’s us go in collectively, what’s so vital? The surface tunnel is so slim, it’s uncomfortable to face right here.” The 4 sisters have a look at one another, they’re pleasantly stunned.

Plum Sword stated: “Earlier than granny grew to become an immortal, she instructed us, if we 4 sisters serve her faithfully and never commit any sins, and if we apply our abilities diligently, then after we attain the age of forty, she is going to allow us to come back to this stone cave yearly to review the martial arts on the rock wall. Even when Proprietor bestow nice kindness upon us, with out abolishing the promise made by granny, then we nonetheless have to attend one other 23 years.” Xu Zhu stated: “Wait for one more 23 years, will not you be stifled by the boredom? At the moment all of you can be outdated, study martial arts for what? Allow us to go in collectively!” The 4 sisters are exhilarated, directly they lie prostrate and kowtow. Xu Zhu stated: “Please stand up, please stand up! This place is slim, if i kneel right down to return the greeting we’ll cram right into a lump.”

5 of them entered the stone room, the 4 rock partitions are polished until gloss, numerous circles are carved onto the partitions, numerous figures and photos are carved throughout the circles, some appear to be beast and animals, whereas some are badly broken writings, some are seals and contours, beside the circles are annotations “Rank 1”, “Rank 2”, “Grade 1”, “Grade 2”, and so forth, if the variety of circles doesn’t exceed a thousand, it’s not less than eight to 9 hundred, how can one end wanting by way of all of it inside a brief time frame?

Bamboo Sword stated: “Allow us to have a look at the Rank 1 diagrams, Proprietor do you agree?” Xu Zhu nod his head in settlement. The 5 of them elevate their torch and scrutinize the “Rank 1” circles, Xu Zhu gave a look and instantly acknowledge the drawings throughout the circles as the primary stance of [Plum Breaking Hands Of Heavenly Mountain], he stated: “That is [Plum Breaking Hands Of Heavenly Mountains]” he have a look at the Rank 2 drawings, positive sufficient it’s the second stance of [Plum Breaking Hands Of Heavenly Mountain], he have a look at the diagrams in succession, after ending [Plum Breaking Hands Of Heavenly Mountain] the following drawing is [Six Solar Palms Of Heavenly Mountain], the assorted secrets and techniques and wondrous methods imparted by Youngster Elder on the imperial palace of Western Xia, all of them are famous contained in the circle with out exception.

As for the martial arts depicted on the stone wall after [Six Solar Palms Of Heavenly Mountain], Xu Zhu have but to study them. He adopted the diagrams and channel his inner vitality, he merely learnt a couple of strikes and his physique grew to become as mild as a feather and stand up, nonetheless there appears to be some minor mistake as he was unable to elevate off the bottom.

Simply as he was about to pay attention and regulate his respiratory to suppose by way of the diagram once more, he heard two cries of “Ah” “Ah”. Xu Zhu was startled and switch his head round, he noticed the our bodies of Orchid Sword and Bamboo Sword sway, instantly afterwards they collapsed. Plum Sword and Chrysanthemum Sword are supporting themselves with their fingers on the stone wall, their countenance endure an enormous change, they’re on the breaking point. Xu Zhu shortly help Orchid Sword and Bamboo Sword, he stated in alarm: “What occur?” Plum Sword stated: “Personal….Proprietor, our inner vitality is missing, we can’t look…..have a look at the diagrams right here…we…we’ll wait upon you exterior.” The 4 sisters help themselves off the stone wall and slowly stroll out of the stone room.

Xu Zhu stood dumbstruck for some time earlier than following them out, he noticed the 4 sisters sitting down with their legs crossed, they’re regulating their inner vitality, their our bodies trembling, their face revealed ache and struggling. Xu Zhu knew they suffered critical inner accidents, directly he executed his [Six Solar Palms Of Heavenly Mountain], he pat the acupoints on their again evenly. A burst of profound vitality penetrate into their our bodies, the complexions of the 4 sisters grew to become light instantly, quickly after they open their eyes one after one other and name out: “Many because of Proprietor for consuming your inner vitality to deal with slave servants.” They flip over and prostrate on the bottom, they kowtow to present thanks. Xu Zhu shortly stretch out his fingers to assist them up, he stated: “What…what occur? You all are completely high-quality, how come you maintain accidents for no motive and almost fainted?”

Plum Sword gave a sigh and stated: “Proprietor, beforehand granny need us to attend until the age of forty, solely then can we come right here yearly for a single day to have a look at the drawings, because it seems there may be a lot profound which means behind her intentions. The martial arts on the drawings are just too profound, slave servants overestimated our capabilities, we adopted the instructions given by the “Rank 1″ drawings, our inner vitality is insufficient and immediately diverted into our meridians channels. If Proprietor didn’t rescue us, i’m afraid we 4 sisters will probably be paralyzed endlessly.” Orchid Sword stated: “Granny had excessive expectations for us, she hope that after we attain the age of forty, we are able to examine this high-level martial arts, nonetheless….nonetheless slave servants pure aptitude is bizarre, even when we practice for one more 20 to 30 years, we do not dare to enter this stone room once more.”

Xu Zhu stated: “So it’s, then it’s my fault, i mustn’t insist on asking you all to go in.” The 4 Swords prostrate themselves to express regret once more, they stated in unison: “Proprietor how will you say such a factor? Proprietor is benevolent, slave servants are to be blame for being conceited and reckless.”

Chrysanthemum Sword stated: “Proprietor’s inner vitality is deep and profound, you’ll acquire huge profit is should you apply these profound martial arts. Fairly often, granny will keep contained in the cave for a couple of months and never come out in any respect, she is going to rack her brains to review the drawings on the stone wall.” Plum Sword stated: ” 36 Caves and 72 Islands, these flunkies interrogated our sisters from Nice Heaven Division, they wished to know the situation of granny’s hidden treasure. Our sisters somewhat die than submit. Initially we 4 sisters considered luring them into the tunnel, activate the lure mechanisms and annihilate each single one in every of them, nonetheless we feared there is likely to be some trap-disarming specialists amongst them, it might be disastrous in the event that they handle to interrupt into the stone cave and have a look at the drawings on the wall. In hindsight, it might be higher to allow them to are available right here.”

Xu Zhu nod his head and stated: “Certainly, if an individual with inadequate inner vitality sees these drawings, then the harm is way more critical than any form of poison or weapons, fortunately they didn’t are available right here.” Orchid Sword smiled and stated: “Proprietor is actually sort, in my view, it might actually entertaining if all of them die whereas practising the martial arts.”

Xu Zhu stated: “I practiced a couple of strikes, i felt vigorous and spirited, inner vitality ample, i’ll go and take away a couple of ‘Life-death talisman’ from them. All of you lie down and relaxation for some time.” 5 of them exit the tunnel, Xu Zhu return again to the principle corridor and take away the ‘Life-death talisman’ from 3 folks.”

Hereafter, Xu Zhu take away the ‘Life-death talisman’ from the group of individuals day by day, when he feels drained he’ll merely go to the stone cave and apply high-level martial arts from the stone partitions. The 4 sisters stored watch exterior, they do not dare to step inside anymore. In his leisure time, Xu Zhu additionally instruct the 4 sisters and the 9 Divisions in martial arts.

Xu Zhu spent a complete of 20 days earlier than he handle to take away all of the ‘Life-death talisman’ from the group of heroes, as well as, Xu Zhu studied the drawings on the stone wall intensively each day, in comparison with his state when he first went up Misty Peak, he made super progress in each inner vitality and martial arts.

Beforehand, the group of heroes had been subdued and power to serve Youngster Elder, numerous sorts of ‘Life-death talisman’ had been planted on their our bodies for the only real motive of controlling them, thus they don’t have any selection however to conform, presently the Grasp of Vulture Palace has change, Xu Zhu deal with others with sincerity, courtesy and respect, he additionally take away the ache and affected by every and everybody, though the group of heroes are conceited and merciless folks however they nonetheless know the way to give their thanks, they sincerely pledged their life and loyalty, they paid their respects one after the other, give thanks and left.

When all of the Cave-Masters and Island-Masters left, Xu Zhu is the one man left on Misty Peak. He contemplated inwardly: “I’m orphaned since childhood, i used to be introduced up by the Masters in Shaolin Temple, i will probably be too ungrateful if i didn’t return again to Shaolin. I need to return again to the Temple and obtain punishment from the abbot and my grasp, solely then will or not it’s cheap.” Without delay he defined his reasoning to the 4 sisters and the 9 Divisions, he have to go away the mountain the following day, all of the affairs in Vulture Palace will probably be dealt with by the chiefs of the 9 Divisions, Grandma Yu, Fu MinYi, and so forth.

The 4 sisters expressed their want to comply with, Xu Zhu stated: “I’ll return to Shaolin Temple to develop into a monk once more. The place is the logic in having servant ladies serving a monk?” He repeat over and over, however the 4 sisters merely refuse to agree. Xu Zhu picked up a razor and shave off all of the hairs on his head cleanly, the 4 sisters had no selection however to see him off down the mountain together with the 9 Divisions, they shed tears as they parted with him.

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Xu Zhu grow to be his former monk apparel, he took massive strides and headed east to Songshan (Mt Tune). Base on his pure temperament, he won’t ever provoke bystanders on the journey, furthermore with such worn out monk garments, robbers and depraved folks won’t ever have any evil intentions in direction of him. He stay silent all through the journey and arrive safely at Shaolin Temple.

Upon seeing the yellow roof tile of Shaolin Temple once more, Xu Zhu was deeply moved but ashamed, he left for a number of months and violated fairly a couple of monastic guidelines and disciples, prohibitions towards killing, lascivious act, non-vegetarian meals, wine, he dedicated all of the “Parajika Offence”, he didn’t know if the abbot will forgive him and permit him to return to Shaolin Temple.

He’s anxious and frightened, as he entered the principle gate he instantly went to pay respect to his Grasp HuiLun. HuiLun noticed him return, he’s startled but elated, he ask: “The abbot fee you to ship letters, how come you solely handle to return now?”

Xu Zhu lie prostrate on the bottom, his ache and remorse limitless, he burst into tears and stated: “Grasp, disciple….disciple need to die, when i left the mountain, i used to be indecisive, Grasp…..Grasp’s instruction, i….i didn’t abide by them.” HuiLun countenance modified, he ask: “What….what? You ate meat and fish?” Xu Zhu stated: “Sure, however it’s extra than simply meat and fish.” HuiLun reprimanded him: “Rattling it, rattling it! You….you drank wine?” Xu Zhu stated: “Not solely did disciple drink wine, i used to be fully drunk.” HuiLun gave a sigh, two stream of tears circulation down his cheek, he stated: “Ever since childhood you might be sincere and thoughtful, how come when you step into the fanciful world, unexpectedly you fall into such sinful state, *cough* *cough*….” Xu Zhu noticed his Grasp is grieving, he’s much more terrified, he stated: “Grasp, the principles violated by disciple is extra critical than simply these, i even….even violate……” he didn’t get the possibility to say homicide and lascivious acts because the bell echoed, for each two brief sound, a pause will comply with, the bell is a sign summoning all of the ‘Hui’ era monks.

HuiLun wipe his tears and received up, he stated: “You broke an excessive amount of guidelines, i’m unable to guard you. You….you….simply go to the Self-discipline Courtyard and volunteer to obtain punishment! Even i’m drastically at fault now. Alas, this…..” and he left hurriedly.

Xu Zhu arrive on the Self-discipline Courtyard, he bow and reported: “Disciple Xu Zhu violated Buddhist’s self-discipline, i earnest ask regulation enforcement elder to grant punishment.” he repeated twice, a middle-age monk got here out from the courtyard and stated coldly: “The top-monk and regulation enforcement uncle have some issues, they don’t have any time to take heed to you, simply kneel right here and wait!” Xu Zhu stated: “Sure!” he knelt from midday until nightfall, unexpectedly no person paid any consideration to him. Luckily Xu Zhu possess deep and profound inner vitality, though he didn’t eat or drink for half a day, however nothing occur to him and he was not drained in any respect.

He heard the night drum echoed, the evening class within the temple has ended, Xu Zhu recited Buddhist scripture in low voice to repent his mistake. The center-age monk came visiting and stated: “Xu Zhu, there are some main occasion within the temple for the previous few days, the elders don’t have any time to settle your affair. I noticed you kneeling for a very long time and reciting scriptures, it appears you might be certainly honest in repenting. Let’s do it this fashion, go to the vegetable backyard and carry manure and water the greens, quietly look forward to directions. When the elders have time they’ll summon you to ask for a proof, they’ll punish you in accordance with the severity of your mistake.” Xu Zhu stated respectfully: “Sure, many thanks on your mercy.” he press his palm collectively to salute, he received up and thought to himself: “They didn’t instantly expel me out of the temple, it appears there may be nonetheless some hope.” he felt considerably comforted.

He stroll to the vegetable backyard and stated to the monk in-charge of the backyard: “Senior martial brother, junior monk Xu Zhu violated Buddhist’s self-discipline, martial uncle from Self-discipline Courtyard ship me to hold manure and water greens as punishment.”

The monk in-charge is known as YuanGen, he didn’t develop into a monk at Shaolin Temple, thus he didn’t comply with era rating of “Xuan Hui Xu Kong”. His pure aptitude is mediocre, he cannot comprehend the which means of Buddhist scriptures and he didn’t make a lot progress in martial arts, his keen on meddling in trivial issues. The vegetable backyard is round 13 hectares, he directed round 30-40 long run employees, it’s considerably awe-inspiring, since a monk got here from Self-discipline Courtyard to obtain his punishment on the vegetable backyard he felt it’s a good time to flaunt his awe-inspiring authority. As he take heed to Xu Zhu’s phrases, he felt extraordinarily blissful and ask: “What guidelines did you violate?” Xu Zhu stated: “Many guidelines, it’s exhausting to clarify in a couple of phrases.” YuanGen stated angrily: “What exhausting to clarify in a couple of phrases? I order you to inform me truthfully and clearly. To not point out that you’re only a junior monk with none place, even for the head-monk of Dharma Courtyard or LuoHan Corridor, in the event that they violate any guidelines so long as they’re despatched to the vegetable backyard for punishment i may also ask for the reality, who dares to not reply? your look, your face is crimson and white, you should have consumed meat and fish, right or flawed?”

Xu Zhu stated: “Exactly.” YuanGen stated: “Humph, see, i can inform with only one look. Perhaps you drank some wine in secret as properly, do not attempt to deny, it’s not really easy to hide the reality from me.” Xu Zhu stated: “Exactly, junior monk was fully drunk and misplaced consciousness.” YuanGen snort, he click on his tongue and stated: “Actually outrageous and daring, hei hei, after consuming your fill of wine you have to be hyperactive and uncontrollable, this intercourse is vacancy, vacancy is intercourse, naturally you’ll not discover of it anymore. In your thoughts you have to be pondering of ladies, right? Not solely as soon as, you should have considered girls not less than 7 to eight occasions, you dare to confess or not?” his tone is extraordinarily strict.

Xu Zhu sigh and stated: “How can junior monk inform lies in entrance of senior martial brother? Not solely did i considered it, however i additionally commit lascivious acts as properly.”

YuanGen was startled but excited, he pointed his finger and rain curses: “Little monk you might be just too brazen, you dare to break the repute of Shaolin Temple. Different that lascivious acts, what crimes did you commit? Did you steal one thing? Stole others property? Fought with others, quarrel with others?”

Xu Zhu lowered his head and stated: “Junior monk killed somebody and it’s greater than only one.”

YuanGen had an enormous shock, his complexion modified, he transfer again 3 steps, he heard Xu Zhu point out that he killed multiple particular person, he’s trembling with worry, he’s afraid Xu Zhu’s violent nature will flare up and almost certainly he will not be a match, he composed himself, he smile and stated: “The martial arts of our temple is primary underneath the heaven, whereas coaching martial arts it’s unavoidable that you’ll injure somebody, junior martial brother’s martial arts should naturally be distinctive.”

Xu Zhu stated: “Actually ashamed, the martial arts of our sect was fully stripped off from me, presently none stay.”

YuanGen was excited, he stated: “Excellent, excellent! Extraordinarily good, great!” when he heard Xu Zhu’s martial arts was stripped off, he assumed Xu Zhu should have dedicated an excessive amount of sin and the temple elders crippled his martial arts, directly his complexion flip again to regular. Nonetheless he’s having second ideas: “Though his martial artwork is crippled, but when only a bit stay he would possibly nonetheless be troublesome to cope with.” He stated: “Martial brother, it’s actually good that you’re repenting by coming to work within the vegetable backyard. Nonetheless we have now a customized right here, whoever breaks the monastic guidelines, monks with fingers stained with blood, they must placed on leg-irons and handcuffs whereas working. This practice is move down by our ancestors, martial brother are you prepared to abide by it? In case you refuse then i’ll simply report back to the Self-discipline Courtyard accordingly.” Xu Zhu stated: “Since that is the customized, then naturally junior monk will comply.”

YuanGen secretly rejoice, he took out metal shackles and leg-irons and put it on Xu Zhu. Shaolin Temple examine and impart martial arts for a number of hundred years, it’s unavoidable there is likely to be unworthy monks who commit depraved crimes and very often, they possess extraordinarily excessive martial arts, it’s not simple to subdue these monks, thus the Self-discipline Courtyard, Repentance Courtyard, greens backyard and numerous elements of the temple are outfitted with metal shackles and leg irons. YuanGen noticed Xu Zhu placed on the shackles and leg-irons, his worries are put to relaxation and he rebuked: “Treacherous monk, have a look at your younger age, unexpectedly you might be so daring and brazen, you broke each single monastic guidelines and self-discipline. How am i able to rid the anger in my coronary heart if i do not punish you closely right now?” He broke off a department and blindly lash it at Xu Zhu’s head.

Xu Zhu restrain himself, he dare not use his inner vitality to withstand, he allow YuanGen to whip him, in a brief time frame his complete face was bleeding. He chanted Buddhist scriptures repeatedly, his face didn’t reveal the slightest little bit of dissatisfaction.

YuanGen noticed that Xu Zhu didn’t dodge or plea, he thought: “This monk really misplaced all his martial arts, i can shame him additional.” as he thought in regards to the lavish meals eaten by Xu Zhu, the pleasures of wine, he lived for forty years however he didn’t get the possibility to style such issues, jealousy surge forth and he grew to become much more heavy-handed in his beating, he broke 3 branches in succession, lastly he gave up and rebuke fiercely: “Carry 100 buckets of manure on a regular basis to water the greens, should you miss out 1 bucket i’ll use exhausting pill and iron rod to interrupt your legs.”

Xu Zhu endured the cruel beatings, nonetheless his thoughts was at peace, he contemplated: “I broke many guidelines, i ought to shoulder heavy duty, if the punishment is heavy then my sins will probably be dispelled extra.” he replied respectfully: “Sure!” he stroll in direction of the porch and carried the manure bucket, he gathered manure and water to irrigate the vegetable plot. Watering of greens ladle by ladle requires delicate effort, Xu Zhu was not negligent in any respect, he distributed water evenly and meticulously, he handle to complete 100 buckets by late evening earlier than going to sleep within the firewood shed.

On the second day, the sky had not but flip vivid when YuanGen came visiting to punch and kick him awake, he abused him: ” Treacherous monk, lazy baldy! It’s broad daylight now, you continue to sleeping right here, shortly go chop the firewoods.” Xu Zhu stated: “Sure!” he didn’t protest as he chop the firewoods. This went on for a couple of days, chopping of firewood within the day, watering greens at evening, he endured harsh torture, his complete physique riddled with scars as he suffered a number of hundred lashings.

On an early morning, Xu Zhu was chopping firewood, YuanGen transfer in direction of him, he snort fortunately and stated: “Senior martial brother, thanks on your bother!” he took out a key and unlock Xu Zhu’s shackles and leg-iron. Xu Zhu stated: “It’s no bother in any respect.” as he elevate the axe to cut firewood, YuanGen stated: “Senior martial brother, no want to cut firewood anymore, please go in the home and have some meals. Junior monk offended you for the previous few days, i really deserve dying, senior martial brother please forgive me.”

Xu Zhu discover an enormous change in YuanGen’s method of speech, he was flabbergasted, he elevate his head, YuanGen’s nostril and eyes are swollen, clearly he was overwhelmed by somebody, Xu Zhu was much more baffled. YuanGen stated with a pained expression: “Junior monk have eyes however failed to acknowledge an vital determine, i offended senior martial brother, senior martial brother should you refuse to forgive me, then i…..i….i’ll face nice disaster.” Xu Zhu stated: “Junior monk reap what he has sown, senior martial brother you might be right in punishing me.”

YuanGen countenance modified, he lifted his fingers, ‘Pa Pa Pa Pa’, he slap his fingers in fast succession, he slap himself closely 4 occasions and stated: “Senior martial brother, senior martial brother, please do a superb deed, an awesome particular person doesn’t keep in mind the offense dedicated by others, i…..i….” whereas talking there may be one other ‘Pa Pa’ sound, he slap his cheek once more. Xu Zhu discovered it bizarre and inquired: “Senior martial brother, what’s the intention behind your motion?”

YuanGen’s knees soften, he knelt down, tug Xu Zhu’s garment and stated: “If senior martial brother refuse to forgive me, i…..i will not be capable of maintain my eyes.” Xu Zhu stated: “I actually do not perceive what you might be saying.” YuanGen stated: “So long as senior martial brother forgive me, do not dig out my eyes, junior monk is prepared to develop into cow or horse in my subsequent life to repay your nice kindness.” Xu Zhu stated: “Senior martial brother what are you saying? When did i say i wish to dig out your eyes?” YuanGen’s expression is ashen, he stated: “Since senior martial brother refuse to forgive me, junior monk don’t have any selection however to surrender my eyes.” he prolonged two fingers and pierce it in direction of his eyes.

Xu Zhu held out his fingers to seize YuanGen’s wrist and stated: “Who power you to dig out your eyeballs?” YuanGen’s brow is filled with perspiration, his voice trembling: “I…i do not dare to say, if i say it, they….they’ll kill me instantly.” Xu Zhu stated: “Is it the abbot?” YuanGen stated: “No.” Xu Zhu inquired once more: “The top-monk of Damo Courtyard? The top-monk of LuoHan Corridor? The top-monk Self-discipline Courtyard?” YuanGen stated no repeatedly, he stated: “Senior martial brother, i do not dare to say it, i solely beg on your forgiveness. They instructed me, if i wish to maintain my eyeballs, it’s a must to comply with forgive me.” as he end talking he secretly look in direction of his facet, a fearful expression throughout his complete face.

Xu Zhu adopted his gaze, he noticed 4 monks sitting on the porch, they’re wearing grey monk gown and wore grey monk hat, they’re going through inward, Xu Zhu can’t see their look. He contemplated: “May or not it’s these 4 senior martial brothers? Perhaps they’re dispatched by some vital determine from the temple to punish YuanGen for performing with out permission in abusing monks despatched right here for punishment.” Xu Zhu stated: “I do not blame senior martial brother, i had lengthy forgiven you.” YuanGen was overjoyed, directly he knelt down and kowtow, Xu Zhu unexpectedly knelt right down to return the courtesy and stated: “Senior martial brother please stand up.”

YuanGen received up, he respectfully invited Xu Zhu into the eating corridor and personally pour tea and serve meals, he’s very well mannered in his service. Xu Zhu couldn’t refuse, if he didn’t allow YuanGen to serve him, YuanGen would seem as if he’s about to come across big catastrophe, thus he merely let him be.

YuanGen stated in a low voice: “Senior martial brother, do you wish to drink wine? Do you wish to eat canine meat? I’ll go put together it for senior martial brother.” Xu Zhu stated in alarm: ” Amituofo, sin, sin, how can this be accomplished?” YuanGen gave a wink and stated: “Junior monk will bear all of the blame. I’ll go put together and let senior martial brother take pleasure in.” Xu Zhu wave his fingers and stated: “No, no! Completely not!”

YuanGen snort and stated: “If senior martial brother feels that the temple is missing in amusement, there isn’t a hurt in taking place the mountain, if the Self-discipline Courtyard inquires, junior monk will inform them i dispatch senior martial brother to purchase vegetable seeds, i’ll cowl up the reality, don’t fret.” Xu Zhu feels that YuanGen is getting increasingly outrageous in his speech, he shake his head and stated: “Junior monk sincerely repent for his previous errors, i do not dare to violate any monastic self-discipline anymore. Senior martial brother please do not say such phrases anymore.”

YuanGen stated: “Sure.” however his expression is filled with doubt, it appears he wished to say: “Hypocrite monk who bask in meat and wine, what’s your intention in pretending?” however he do not dare to voice it out, after serving vegetarian meals he invited Xu Zhu to his personal room to relaxation. This went on for a couple of days, YuanGen did his utmost to serve Xu Zhu, not missing within the slightest little bit of respect.

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This present day, Xu Zhu end his breakfast, YuanGen brewed a pot of tea and stated: “Senior martial brother, please have some tea.” Xu Zhu stated: “Junior monk is ready for punishment, senior martial brother you might be so well mannered, junior monk actually do not deserve it.” he stood up and take over the teapot together with his pair of fingers.

Abruptly he heard loud ‘Tang Tang’ sound from the bell, it’s steady, it’s a sign summoning all of the monks within the temple. Aside from the birthday of Buddha or ancestor Damo, the temple not often summon all of the monks. YuanGen was considerably baffled, he stated: “The abbot is summoning everybody, allow us to go to the Nice Corridor of Power.” Xu Zhu stated: “Exactly.” They accompanied 10 over monks from the vegetable backyard and hurriedly rush to the Nice Corridor of Power.

Over 200 monks had gathered on the corridor already, but the remaining monks nonetheless got here in unceasingly. In a brief time frame, over 1000 monks from the temple had gathered on the corridor, everybody organize themselves in accordance with era rating, though the quantity is large, however everyone seems to be extraordinarily quiet.

Xu Zhu line-up with the ‘Xu’ era monks, he noticed the expression of all senior monks are solemn, he’s frightened: “May or not it’s my crime is just too critical, thus the abbot gathered everybody to punish me closely? this case, it appears they wish to expel me from the temple, what ought to i do?” As he was feeling apprehensive he heard the bell ring 3 occasions, all of the monks name out concurrently: “Namo Shijia Rulai Buddha!”

Abbot XuanCi and the opposite 6 ‘Xuan’ era senior monks, together with one other 6 monks, they stroll out from the rear corridor. All of the monks within the corridor bow concurrently, the Xuan era monks and the 6 monks pay homage to the Buddha statue within the corridor earlier than sitting down.

Xu Zhu elevate his head, he acknowledge the 6 ‘Xuan’ era senior monks: XuanDu, XuanJi, XuanZhi, XuanYin, XuanGou, XuanShi, as well as one other 6 monks are seated on the entrance, these 6 monks are fairly outdated, their robes completely different from these from Shaolin Temple, clearly they’re visitor monks from one other monastery. Seated on the prime-seat is a monk roughly round 70 years of age, his determine brief and small, his eyes vivid and filled with expression, he exudes an imposing aura.

XuanCi stated in a vivid voice: “That is abbot ShenShan Elder from Mount Wutai’s Refreshing Temple, everybody please pay your respect.” when everybody heard it they trembled, they bow to salute ShenShan Elder. Everybody knew the wonderful repute of ShenShan Elder within the martial arts fraternity, together with grasp XuanCi, each of them are generally known as “Twin LuoHan Subduing Dragon and Tiger”, it’s stated that his martial arts is sort of on par with abbot XuanCi. Nonetheless, Refreshing Temple is of a a lot smaller scale, its standings within the martial arts fraternity can’t be in contrast with Shaolin, thus ShenShan Elder’s status is inferior to XuanCi, everybody thought: “It’s stated that ShenShan Elder view himself extremely, he not often get contain with ongoings within the martial arts fraternity, all alongside he didn’t have any relationship with our temple, right now he got here right here personally, what’s his objective?”

XuanCi held out his fingers on the remaining 5 monks, one after the other he introduce them and stated: “That is Kaifeng’s Daxiangguo Temple Grasp GuanXin, that is Jiangnan’s Pudu Temple Grasp DaoQing, that is Lushan’s DongLin Temple Grasp JueXian, that is Changan’s Jingying Temple Grasp Rongzhi, that is Mount Wutai’s Refreshing Temple Grasp ShenYin, he’s ShenShan Elder’s junior martial brother.” Grasp GuanXin and the opposite 3 monks got here from historical temples sited at well-known mountains, nonetheless Daxiangguo Temple, Pudu Temple, and so forth, they’ve all the time focus extra on Buddhist doctrines and fewer on martial arts, though these 4 monks are immensely well-known within the martial arts fratenity, however their place in their very own temple is just not excessive. All of the monks from Shaolin Temple bow in respect, Grasp GuanXin and the remaining stood as much as return the greeting.

XuanCi stated: “These six masters have attained deep cultivations in Buddhist doctrine. At this time they arrive collectively, it’s really a serious honour for our temple, thus i gathered everybody right here to fulfill them. We lengthy for six masters to expound Buddhist teachings, so that everybody could profit from their recommendation.”

ShenShan Elder stated: “I do not deserve your reward!” his determine is brief and small, unexpectedly his voice is surprisingly loud, everybody can’t assist however be startled, however he didn’t purposely shout or yell, he additionally didn’t use inner vitality to intentionally excite an individual’s soul, his voice is of course loud and resounding. He continued: “Junior monk lengthy admire the stately temple of Shaolin, 60 years in the past i arrive right here to hunt monkhood, however i used to be rejected. 60 years later i got here again once more, the partitions and roof tiles are the identical as earlier than, however the methods of life are now not the identical, lamentable, lamentable!”

Everybody’s coronary heart was shaken by his phrases, the few sentence from him are somewhat hostile, might or not it’s he got here right here to hold out a private vendetta towards Shaolin?

XuanCi stated: “Because it seems, senior martial brother beforehand got here to Shaolin to develop into a monk. All temples underneath the heaven are from the identical household, senior martial brother presently preside over Refreshing Temple, all Buddhist, with out exception admire you very a lot. At the moment Shaolin temple didn’t dare to confess membership and offended senior martial brother, junior monk respectfully supply his apologies. However because of this senior martial brother wound up in a greater place, propagating Buddhist teachings to the plenty, it’s actually an awesome achievement and advantage. Issues that occur previously, it could be resulting from predestined relationship sooner or later.” as he end talking he put his palms collectively and made a deep bow.

ShenShan Elder put his palms collectively to return the greeting and stated: “At the moment junior monk got here to your valuable temple to hunt monkhood, admittedly it’s as a result of i like Shaolin’s dominance within the martial arts fraternity for over a century, the origin of martial arts, however extra importantly, it’s stated that Shaolin Temple has strict monastic self-discipline and cope with issues pretty.” out of the blue he flip his eyes, he raised his head and have a look at the golden statue of Buddha and stated coldly: “Actuality doesn’t reside as much as it’s identify. If i had foreknowledge, junior monk wouldn’t have made the journey to Shaolin throughout that point.”

The group of over thousand Shaolin monks change countenance collectively, however as a result of Shaolin has strict monastic self-discipline, they didn’t voice out their anger.

Abbot XuanCi stated: “Senior martial brother the place do these phrases stem from? If my humble temple did any ridiculous issues, i invite senior martial brother to make clear. The responsible will probably be punished, those that erred should right themselves. Senior martial brother has smeared the clear repute of Shaolin which has lasted a number of centuries, it’s actually a bit an excessive amount of.” ShenShan Elder stated: “Might i ask abbot senior, Shaolin has quite a few disciples all around the world, whether or not their martial artwork is robust or weak, have they got to abide by the righteousness and justice of martial arts practitioners, they can’t use their power to bully the weak?”

XuanCi stated: “Naturally, the disciples of your valuable temple should definitely be the identical as properly.”

ShenShan Elder gaze on the statue of Rulai and stated: “Buddha is above us, telling lies, it’s a critical offence for Buddhist!” he flip his head and stated to XuanCi: “Roaming across the nation, you see Shaolin disciples in every single place. My Refreshing Temple is small, the day by day issues of our monk is targeted on learning Buddhist doctrines, meditation, our martial artwork is admittedly far off and can’t be in contrast towards Shaolin Temple. Disciples who exit Refreshing Temple and develop into laymen, though their numbers are small, however all of them keep the strict disciplines of my humble temple, they do not dare to hurt the harmless, they don’t kill or steal. Shaolin has quite a few disciples, it’s exhausting to keep away from having good and unhealthy folks intermixed collectively, your monastic disciple fall into disarray, what a pity, what a pity! Lamentable, lamentable!” he shakes his head repeatedly whereas talking.

The group of Shaolin monks, with out exception all of them grew to become offended. Xu Zhu heard ShenShan Elder criticize Shaolin’s disciples as “Good and unhealthy folks intermixed, monastic disciplines fall into disarray”, he assume ShenShan Elder is criticizing him for violating the principles towards consuming meat, lascivious acts, homicide, and so forth, he was so frighten that his coronary heart thumped madly, if the abbot is to analyze, he should positively confess all his errors, he can’t conceal the reality or else he would break one other principle towards telling lies.

XuanCi stated: “Might i ask senior martial brother, what’s the circumstance? I invite senior martial brother to current concrete proof, my humble temple will naturally spare no effort to analyze totally.”

ShenShan Elder gave a protracted sigh and stated: “Senior martial brother you might be busy with main occasions within the temple, whether it is just a few small matter that you simply overlook, then it’s nonetheless pardonable. However this matter occur for a very long time already, the skeleton of the sufferer had lengthy flip chilly, phrases of it abuzz all around the world, the sensation of the plenty at boiling level, however you valuable faculty flip a blind eye to it, intentionally ignoring the matter, might or not it’s you might be immodest by the truth that your faculty is the most important within the martial arts fraternity, bystanders can doing nothing towards you, aren’t you a bit too tyrannical? Do not inform me any longer you will depend on power alone, so long as you have got nice numbers and power, you are able to do no matter you please?” his expression is extreme, his tone aggressive and forceful.

XuanCi’s expression is tranquil and detached, he stated unhurriedly: “Senior martial brother, what matter are you referring to? Please be particular.”

ShenShan Elder stated: “There’s a particular person in my humble faculty, Xu ChongXiao, he’s junior monk’s senior martial brother. His place extraordinarily excessive, character sincere and thoughtful, a few years in the past he joined Beggar Clan, he was hardworking and conscientious, he gathered advantage and was promoted to 9 Pouch Elder, he was extremely revered by many, successive Chief Of Beggar Clan all maintain him in excessive regards. The 12 months earlier than final round April, Beggar Clan gathered in Jiannan’s Wuxi, they talk about in regards to the parentage of their Chief Qiao, senior martial brother Xu step ahead bravely, he offered a letter from former Chief Wang JianTong proving that Qiao Feng is a Khitan. Beggar Clan place righteousness earlier than household, they abolished Qiao Feng’s place as Chief Of Beggar Clan, this matter shake your complete world, it may very well be stated that everybody knew about it. When senior martial brother Xu carried out this matter, he knew completely properly the acute risks concerned. Qiao Feng possess astonishing martial arts, he’s merciless and ruthless, furthermore he’s a Shaolin disciple, he holds super affect and energy, there isn’t a martial artist who doesn’t worry him. Senior martial brother Xu served the nation and its folks, he step ahead bravely to reveal this big conspiracy, he definitely disregarded his life and went all out.”

Certain sufficient, on the seventh month, senior martial brother Xu was killed in his house, his ribs damaged neatly, clearly he was killed by the exhausting and fierce palm power of Shaolin. A number of elders from Beggar Clan investigated the matter totally, they wrote a letter to Refreshing Temple and request junior monk to uphold justice. Shaolin is the primary orthodox faculty of martial arts, monastic self-discipline strict, because you produced such unworthy disciple then naturally you must clear up your individual sect issues, there isn’t a want for outsiders to meddle. Refreshing Temple waited for a very long time, however Shaolin Temple didn’t present any trace of reacting, thus i had no selection however to ask all the good masters from Daxiangguo Temple, Pudu Temple, DongLin Temple, JingYing Temple, we got here collectively to Shaolin to ask the abbot what’s the true motive?” as he end talking, his pair of eyes look straight at abbot XuanCi.

XuanCi flip his head and stated to the head-monk of Self-discipline Courtyard Grasp XuanJi: “Junior martial brother XuanJi, please narrate the underlying motive to those six eminent monk.” XuanJi replied: “Sure.” he received off his seat. He’s in-charge of monastic self-discipline, he has all the time been sincere and incorruptible, when the monks from numerous temple noticed him all of them had some extent of dread. Xu Zhu knew that they don’t seem to be discussing about him, however he nonetheless do not dare to have a look at them. He heard XuanJi’s clear voice: “Beggar Clan’s Elder Xu is superior in each years and advantage, everybody within the martial arts fraternity respect him lots, he was murdered in his house at Weihui, all of us had been shaken and lamented his dying. Abbot senior martial brother appointed junior monk, together with martial brother XuanDu, XuanYin and junior martial brother XuanSheng, the 4 of us journey the exact same evening to Elder Xu’s residence, we had been in control of investigating the reality, if there may be stable proof proving Qiao Feng is behind the deed, then we’ll be part of up with martial brother XuanGou and junior martial brother XuanShi, each of them acquired orders from the abbot to analyze the case regarding the dying of martial brother XuanKu by Qiao Feng, the six of us will work collectively to exterminate Qiao Feng by capturing or killing him, that is in accordance with our strict rules.” GuanXin, DaoQing, JueXian, RongZhi, when the 4 eminent monk heard this they nod their head repeatedly and stated: “This needs to be the best way.”

Grasp ShenYin stated: “What occur afterwards?”

XuanJi stated: “XuanShi and XuanGou had not but arrive, we look forward to the evening at a tavern, on the second day, the seventh of seventh month the 2 of them lastly arrive. The six of us held a gathering, martial brother XuanGou stated: “Elder Xu is unquestionably not killed by Qiao Feng!” ShenShan, ShenYin, and so forth, all of them had been startled and stated in unison: “What makes you say so?”

XuanGou stood up and stated: “Buddha is merciful! Beforehand Qiao Feng entered Shaolin and brought about an enormous havoc, we had been unable to seize him and he escaped, junior martial brother XuanShi and I acquired orders from martial brother abbot, we adopted Qiao Feng secretly. That day he fought a complete crowd in JuXian Manor, as a result of abbot’s strict orders we are able to solely observe his conduct and whereabouts, we can’t battle with him, thus each of us didn’t take part within the battle at JuXian Manor. We’re actually ashamed, after witnessing Qiao Feng’s talent, even when each of us together with martial brother XuanNan had been to affix fingers and assault collectively, we are able to solely battle until a draw, it’s not possible we are able to defeat or seize him. Afterwards Qiao Feng was rescued by a black-robed man and delivered to a mountain to recuperate his accidents, each of us do not dare to go close to, we solely observe from a distant place.”

Qiao Feng recuperated for over 20 days, after leaving the cave he travelled northward. At the moment each of us didn’t put on monk gown, we become commoner clothings, we stay calm and picked up and adopted behind him. Qiao Feng is a really astute man, we do not dare to comply with too intently, fortunately he travelled on the principle highway thus it’s not troublesome to trace him, even when we’re separated by half li aside we are able to nonetheless comply with behind him afterwards. He headed north from YanMen Move, from there he met a bone-thin and helpless younger woman. After getting into YanMen Move each of them stayed in a small inn, the following day they exit the room, unexpectedly they alter into two inconspicuous man. If we didn’t personally witness them popping out of the room we actually will not know these two particular person are Qiao Feng and that younger woman…..”

ShenShan Elder inquired: “Each of them cohabit all through the journey?” XuanGou replied: “Sure.” ShenShen Elder inquired once more: “On the identical mattress?” XuanGou stated: “I do not know. Monks don’t have a look at issues opposite to courtesy, i do not dare to pry into different folks’s personal affairs.” ShenShan Elder stated coldly: “Then what if each of them quietly sneak off in the midst of the evening, each of you will not learn about it?” XuanGou stated: “Junior monk and junior martial brother XuanShi stayed within the neighbouring room, we work in shifts and stored vigil, each of us solely slept for half the evening, we feature strict orders from martial brother abbot, we do not dare to be negligent and permit them to slide away with out discover.” ShenShan Elder stated: “Might i ask Grasp XuanShi to elaborate extra?”

XuanShi step ahead and stated: “Junior monk is XuanShi, i acquired orders from abbot, along with martial brother XuanGou we’re to watch Qiao Feng’s exercise. After Qiao Feng met up with that younger woman known as Ah Zhu, their journey didn’t have any specific incident. Each of them travelled southward, martial brother XuanGou and that i adopted from a distant, we make an effort to not come nose to nose with him, it’s not actually troublesome. On the third day of the seventh month, the 4 of us was resting at ZhaoShang tavern in Wei prefecture, we heard Ah Zhu communicate from the adjoining room: “At this time i’ll make dumplings and pour wine for you, it’s positively higher than these from the tavern!” Qiao Feng could be very blissful and stated repeatedly: “Excellent, excellent!” Ah Zhu went buying to purchase meat and cabbage to make dumplings. Qiao Feng stored praising Ah Zhu’s culinary abilities, on that day he drank extra wine than ordinary. Ah Zhu was by his facet, urging him to drink: “Once we attain Henan, the wine will not be good, we can’t have the nice wine from Hedong.”

XuanGou stated: “Many surprising issues occur on this world resulting from a second of carelessness. Junior martial brother XuanShi and i do not dare to be negligent, we nonetheless sleep for half evening every and stored additional vigilance. That evening Xiao Feng’s snore was thunderous, he was nonetheless loud night breathing until day mild. After waking up, Ah Zhu assist him to scrub face and serve soy milk and bread. Xiao Feng was in an especially good temper that day, he made many jokes about Henan’s accent. When Ah Zhu didn’t perceive, Qiao Feng will clarify to her. When junior martial brother XuanShi heard one of many jokes he almost snort out, i shortly cowl his mouth and prevented any mishap. I remembered the occasions for that evening distinctly, it was the third day of seventh month. Qiao Feng depart Wei prefecture on the fourth day of seventh month, we adopted at a distant and didn’t depart him, on the seventh day of seventh month we arrive at Weihui (Henan).”

ShenShan Elder stated coldly: “You remembered the date so clearly, is it as a result of Elder Xu was murdered on the third day of seventh month?” XuanGou stated: “Exactly! At a tavern in Weihui, martial brother XuanJi recounted the homicide of Elder Xu. I replied: ‘If he died on the third day of seventh month, then he was not killed by Qiao Feng, if Qiao Feng killed him, then it’s positively not the third day of seventh month!’ martial brother XuanJi stated: ‘Elder Xu’s son and daughter-in-law attended to him at evening on the third day of seventh month, the following morning the fourth day of seventh month, Elder Xu’s rib was damaged, he died on his mattress.'”

ShenShan Elder stated: “You remembered the date accurately?” XuanJi stated: “This matter is of utmost significance, we went to Elder Xu’s house and inquire each single element.”

XuanShi took over and stated: “The seventh day of seventh month is QiQiao pageant (Chinese language valentines day), the Beggar Clan held a memorial service in Weihui to pay respect to Elder Xu, each of went to the service to see if we are able to uncover any clues. We kowtow, there was a thick pestle in entrance of the spirit pill, it was smeared with blood. We inquired from the Beggar Clan members, it appears this pestle was the homicide weapon present in Elder Xu’s house, the back and front of Elder Xu’s ribs broke evenly, it was damaged by this stone pestle. Martial brother XuanGou and that i took our depart, each of us contemplated: ‘If Qiao Feng actually wish to kill Elder Xu, he can merely strike with [28 Dragon Subduing Palm], there isn’t a want for a stone pestle.'”

“Each of us adopted Qiao Feng quietly, from a distant we noticed him come out of a ship beside a river financial institution. The hull of the boat is sinking quickly, half of it already submerged, directly we rush into the boat, we noticed Granpa Tan, Grandma Tan and Zhao QianSun, all of them lifeless contained in the boat. These 3 individuals are likely killed by Qiao Feng, he’s actually an awesome evil! We return to the tavern to tell martial brother XuanJi and the others. Martial brother XuanJi stated: ‘Not matter what we can’t let Qiao Feng kill harmless folks once more, with the six of us fellow apprentices we are able to certainly forestall him from committing crime.’ We rushed forward, we should attain Dan’s manor in Tai’an earlier than him and catch him on the market. We rode swift horse and was barely sooner than Qiao Feng. Nonetheless after we attain the manor it was already on fireplace, we rush in and noticed Iron Confronted Choose Danzheng, the corpse of his two son already lay horizontally on the bottom, your complete family of 10, female and male, all of them had both their heads severed or their backs break up open, none of them spared. We examined Danzheng’s corpse, his ribs broke evenly, his lung and coronary heart shattered, clearly he was killed by an especially exhausting and violent fist techinique.”

ShenShan Elder stated coldly: “It have to be [Vajra Fist] right?” Abbot XuanCi stated: “No! In Shaolin temple, i’m the one one who is aware of [Vajra Fist]. Choose Dan is unquestionably not killed by me.” ShenShan Elder snorted and stated: “He was not killed by abbot?” XuanCi shakes his head and stated: “No! [Vajra Fist] can’t shatter an individual’s coronary heart and lung.”

XuanGou stated: “We buried Jude Dan’s corpse and help in placing out the hearth, quickly after the gongs sounded and everybody begin to battle the hearth. Without delay we retreat, from a distant place we noticed Qiao Feng and Ah Zhu arriving on horses. We noticed it with our personal eyes, another person should have killed Choose Dan, he was a couple of hours sooner than Qiao Feng, your complete Dan family had lengthy been killed. As for shielding Grasp ZhiGuang of Mount Tiantai, martial brother abbot had already dispatch another person. We noticed Qiao Feng heading south together with Ah Zhu, thus we didn’t comply with him anymore and return again to Shaolin Temple.”

XuanJi, XuanGou, XuanShi, and so forth, their names are well-known within the martial arts fraternity for over 10 years, everybody is aware of about their selflessness and righteousness, since they already stated so, ShenShan Elder and the remaining didn’t have doubts anymore.

ShenShan Elder stated: “Grasp ZhiGuang died resulting from [Mohe Finger] of Shaolin, i ponder if martial brother abbot has any rationalization for it?” XuanCi put his palms collectively and stated unhurriedly: “Buddha is merciful! Grasp ZhiGuang died resulting from consumption of poison. The poison is frequent arsenic, his disciple monk PiaoZhe purchased it from RenJi pharmacy in Tiantai city, the poison is slowly acquired over 10 days. Monk PiaoZhe purchased the arsenic in accordance with Grasp ZhiGuang’s orders, he instructed the pharmacy it’s for concoction of medication. Grasp ZhiGuang is legendary within the east, everybody revere him drastically, thus the pharmacy do not dare to say no and even settle for cash when monk RenJi purchased the arsenic.”

Grasp XuanDu stood up and stated: “Martial brother abbot dispatched junior monk to analyze at Mount Tiantai. Grasp ZhiGuang definitely died resulting from arsenic poisoning. Junior monk questioned that monk PiaoPu, he weep endlessly and stated he was unaware that his grasp wished to commit suicide utilizing arsenic, if he had prior data he would have substituted arsenic with licorice powder. He stated a person surnamed Qiao and a woman Ruan got here by to go to his grasp. His grasp was extraordinarily courteous in direction of them, they chat for a very long time, after leaving he found his grasp had died. Solely till evening time did the physique begin to bleed within the eyes and nostril. Unexpectedly on the following day, his grasp’s eyes protruded, the again of his head shattered, he didn’t know which depraved particular person secretly got here by in the midst of the evening to desecrate his grasp’s physique. He felt he was unworthy as he failed to guard his grasp’s physique and slap himself closely. I instructed him, the one that violated his grasp’s physique had distinctive martial arts, the particular person used an especially violent finger method to seal the acupoints on the left and proper temple, even when he stake every thing he had he will not be capable of cease him. Unexpectedly this monk PuZhe blame himself totally, he commit suicide by hanging.” as he end talking he gave a protracted sigh.

ShenShan Elder stated: “When Qiao Feng got here to vist Grasp ZhiGuang, he should have demanded info for the identify of the chief of the incident at YanMen Move. Grasp ZhiGuang refuse to disclose the identify, thus Qiao Feng use [Mohe Finger] to injure him. Therefore his eyes protrude out and the again of his head shattered, aren’t all these as a result of results of [Mohe Finger]?” XuanCi stated: “It isn’t Qiao Feng.” ShenShan Elder stated: “I invite martial brother abbot to elaborate the underlying motive.”

XuanCi stated unhurriedly: “Senior martial brother ShenShan want to know why Grasp ZhiGuang didn’t die resulting from Qiao Feng’s [Mohe Finger]. It’s as a result of Qiao Feng learnt [Demon Subduing Palm] at Shaolin, therefore he can’t study [Mohe Finger]. These two martial arts are opposites of one another, they can’t coexist in the identical physique.” ShenShan Elder shakes his head slowly and stated: “Is the martial arts of Shaolin really so refined and profound to such stage?” XuanCi stated: “Initially all these variations are documented. [Demon Subduing Palm] and [Mohe Finger], each of them are listed among the many 72 supreme consummate abilities of Shaolin, one is tender and delicate, the opposite is fierce and violent, this can be very troublesome to study and practice collectively. Junior martial brother XuanSheng, please go to the Scripture-Depository Pavilion and fetch the manuals for these two abilities right here to let ShenShan Elder and the remaining take a look.”

ShenShan Elder was simply 17 years outdated when he got here to Shaolin to hunt tutelage. Shaolin’s abbot LingMen converse with him, LingMen discovered him keen to indicate off, he additionally exudes an aura of conceitedness, narrow-minded and self-complacent, he was unsuitable to inherit his abilities, if he stay at Shaolin and develop into a typical monk he will certainly be unwilling to be underneath another person, he will definitely be an enormous catastrophe sooner or later, thus LingMen tactfully refused to grant tutelage. Therefore ShenShan Elder search refuge at Refreshing Temple, he was outstanding and established himself as abbot of Refreshing Temple on the age of 30. ShenShan Elder could be very clever, he might be thought-about a uncommon expertise within the martial arts fraternity, nonetheless the martial arts of Refreshing Temple is drastically inferior to these of Shaolin, all of the fist guide, sword guide, inner vitality guide, and so forth, not solely are they restricted in amount however their contents are coarse and crude, it’s not first-class martial arts. He cultivated his inner vitality for over forty years, he lengthy surpassed the martial arts move down by former leaders of Refreshing Temple, nonetheless his fist and sword method continues to be insufficient, as he thought in regards to the 72 supreme consummate abilities of Shaolin he can solely endure his envy and restrain his anger.

Thus when Elder Xu died, he discovered an excuse to select a battle with Shaolin and sough to ask helpers. Nonetheless, as soon as senior monks heard they’re to affix forces to sentence Shaolin, they made excuses and refuse to take part, ShenShan Elder persuaded for a protracted time frame and he handle to ask eminent monks from Daxiangguo Temple, DongLin Temple, Jingying Temple, and so forth.

At present when he heard abbot XuanCi gave an order to fetch the manuals of [Demon Subduing Palm] and [Mohe Finger], he was extraordinarily blissful, he lastly had the affinity to witness the facility of Shaolin’s supreme consummate abilities. XuanSheng stated: “Sure!” he flip round and exit the corridor, not lengthy after he handle to fetch the manuals and hand them over to XuanCi. The Corridor of Nice Power is round 3 li away from the Scripture-Depository Pavilion, XuanSheng handle to fetch the manuals in a brief time frame, clearly his lightness martial artwork is stable, his actions extraordinarily fast and agile. Outsiders are unaware of this and thought nothing of it, nonetheless the group of Shaolin monks all gasp in admiration inwardly.

The paper high quality of the 2 manuals are turning shades of black from yellow, clearly they’re extraordinarily historical. XuanCi place the manuals on a sq. desk and stated: “Fellow martial brothers please have a look, these two manuals every present element info on the origins of their respective martial arts in addition to the essential factors in coaching.” as he end talking he hand over handwritten copies of <> and <> to ShenShan Elder and Grasp GuanXin. Each man respectfully obtain it and cautiously flip by way of the manuals, the preface narrated the origins in creating these two divine martial arts, [Demon Subduing Palm] was created by the eighth era abbot of Shaolin Grasp YuanYuan, the palm is tender, light and indiscernible. [Mohe Finger] was created by a 7 finger toutou throughout his keep in Shaolin for 40 years, because it was created by a overseas monk the essence of the martial artwork is considerably completely different from Shaolin’s conventional martial arts, the martial artwork is totally exhausting and violent, the guide warns any practitioners, those that had skilled the tender martial artwork fashion of Shaolin should not try to apply [Mohe Finger] or else their inside respiratory will deviate simply, if they don’t take care they’ll vomit blood and endure critical accidents that’s troublesome to treatment.

Abbot XuanCi look forward to the 2 eminent monks to browse for some time earlier than handing it to Grasp DaoQing and Grasp JiaoJue, when all six eminent monks had look by way of the preface, he stated: “Nice masters, though my humble temple possess 72 supreme consummate abilities, however each talent is extraordinarily troublesome to apply, even these gifted with distinctive expertise will discover it troublesome to even grasp one set of talent, furthermore if you practice to an especially excessive stage it simply imply you might be one notch higher than your opponent, since you possibly can obtain victory with one set of talent there isn’t a want to coach a second set of talent, as for the third set and fourth set, there may be even much less motive to coach them. For successive generations we move on the doctrines from grasp to disciple, Buddhist doctrine is of chief significance, martial artwork is secondary, if a monk practice diligently in martial arts then his Buddhist doctrine and inside meditation will certainly be hindered. Even for layman disciple, our college is not going to educate them multiple supreme consummate talent to keep away from triggering their greed for extra. Qiao Feng’s [Demon Subduing Palm] was imparted by junior martial brother XuanKu, XuanKu doesn’t know [Mohe Finger], Qiao Feng additionally didn’t study martial arts from another monks, outdated monk is totally conscious of this matter, there isn’t a mistake. All of the Xuan era monks in addition to the following era monks who possess barely increased martial arts, everybody begin from [Luohan Fist], we’ll study both [Demon Subduing Palm] or [Prajna Palm] and cease there. On the age of forty, outdated monk was impressed to study martial arts once more and studied [Vajra Fist], my inside power grew to become exhausting and violent, since then my progress in [Prajna Palm] was obstructed, i actually remorse it until today.”

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Abruptly a transparent and vivid voice transmit from a distant place: “It’s really a grand event to have many eminent monks gathering at Shaolin to debate martial arts. I ponder if junior monk have the karma to be a visitor as properly, sitting alongside, respectfully listening to clever opinion?” each single phrase and sentence was delivered clearly into everybody’s ears. The voice got here from exterior Shaolin Temple, it’s clear and distinct, furthermore the voice is light and didn’t shock the eardrums, one can properly think about the pure and profound inner vitality of the speaker, as well as the speaker is at a distant place, how did he handle to listen to the dialogue within the corridor?

XuanCi was barely startled, he channel his inner vitality and stated: “Since we’re all Buddhist please honour us together with your presence.” he continued: “Martial brother XuanMing and XuanShi, please accompany me to greet the esteemed visitor.” XuanMing and XuanShi bow and stated: “Sure!” as they’re about to exit the corridor, the voice transmit once more: “I do not dare to simply accept the honour. I’m extraordinarily delighted.”

For each sentence, his voice will probably be nearer by a number of zhang, when he end talking the phrase “delighted”, a stately middle-aged monk appeared by the Temple’s gate, the monk put his palms collectively, his expression smiling and stated: “Monk Jiumozhi from Tubo pay his respect to Shaolin’s abbot.”

The group is already extraordinarily amazed by his talent, many individuals gave an “Oh” sound after they heard his introduction, they stated: “So the Grand Tutor of Tubo, the Nice Vivid Wheel King has arrived!”

XuanCi stood up, he transfer ahead two steps, placing his palms collectively he bow and stated: “Grand Tutor got here to the east from a distant place, destiny introduced us collectively.” one after the other he introduce ShenShan Elder, GuanXin, DaoQing, all the assorted overseas visitors in addition to XuanJi, XuanDu, and so forth, all of the eminent monks from Shaolin.

After introduction has ended, XuanCi organize for a seat within the center and invited Jiumozhi to take the seat. Jiumozhi was unpretentious and easily sat down, he occupied the seat of honour, forward of ShenShan Elder. Bystanders thought nothing of it however ShenShan Elder was secretly indignant: “You pretend monk dressing up as god and taking part in the satan to deceive folks, you won’t have any true capability, later i’ll take a look at you.”

Jiumozhi unhappy: “Junior monk heard Grasp XuanCi discussing martial arts, your views are enlightening, i actually obtain no small measure of profit, however there may be one small part that i encourage to vary.” XuanCi stated: “I invite Grand Tutor to given instructions.”

Jiumozhi smile faintly and stated: “Nice grasp abbot stated that even for layman disciple, your temple is not going to educate them greater than 1 supreme consummate talent, that is to keep away from triggering their greed. However in my humble opinion, this rule is likely to be a bit too inflexible because it restricts individuals who possess extraordinary capability and knowledge from attaining profound stage of martial arts achievements. Underneath such inflexible guidelines, i’m afraid the 72 supreme consummate abilities of Shaolin will not be capable of develop correctly, a couple of hundred of thousand years later, it’ll inevitably stay the identical. Take [Mohe Finger] and [Prajna Palm] for instance, how troublesome can or not it’s to execute each of them concurrently? As well as, it’s not fully inconceivable for a single particular person to execute all 72 supreme consummate abilities concurrently.” his speech could seem tranquil and calm however his intention is clear, he look down on the martial arts of Shaolin. When the group of monks heard it, all of them felt indignant.

XuanSheng stated in a vivid voice: “In response to Grand Tutor, there may be somebody who is ready to execute all 72 supreme consummate abilities of my humble temple?” Jiumozhi nod his head and stated: “Right!” XuanSheng stated: “Might i ask Grand Tutor, who is that this nice hero?” Jiumozhi stated: “This title of nice hero, i actually do not deserve it.” XuanSheng change countenance, he stated: “It’s you?” Jiumozhi nod his head, he put his palms collectively, his expression solemn and respectful and stated: “Exactly.”

As he stated the phrase “Exactly”, all of the monk change countenance, that they had the identical ideas: “This particular person made such ridiculous assertion, might or not it’s he’s loopy?”

Shaolin’s 72 supreme consummate abilities, some specialise in coaching the decrease elements, some specialise in lightness martial arts, some specialise in palm or fist methods, some practice in hid weapons, sabre or rod method, every talent has it’s personal sturdy factors, those that use swords can’t use Buddhist’s workers, specialists in fist method aren’t specialists in hid weapons, these proficient in leg abilities, their fist and palm method will inevitably be considerably missing. There are certainly people who find themselves proficient in three or 4 supreme consummate abilities, however that’s as a result of abilities not conflicting with one another. All Shaolin eminent monks are totally conscious of this reality, ShenShan, DaoQing, and so forth, all of them have deep understanding of those info as properly. Those that declare a single particular person can execute all 72 supreme consummate talent is merely bluffing.

Out of the 72 supreme consummate abilities, 13 to 14 of them are exceptionally troublesome to coach, even for these gifted with immense innate expertise, even when they practice painstakingly for a lifetime they may not be capable of grasp even one talent. At present Shaolin have over a thousand monks, merging all the talents mastered by these thousand monks, the 72 supreme consummate talent continues to be not full. Jiumozhi is not more than 50 years of age, assuming he grasp one set of talent per 12 months, together with the time he was born, he would require 72 years of effort, each set of talent is extraordinarily sophisticated, might or not it’s he can really grasp a number of abilities inside a 12 months?

XuanSheng sneered inwardly, nonetheless his expression stay solemn and respectful, he stated: “Grand Tutor is just not from Shaolin, that being the case, you might be nonetheless proficient in [Mohe Finger], [Prajna Palm], [Vajra Fist], all these abilities?”

Jiumozhi smile and stated: “I do not dare, i invite Grasp XuanSheng to present some recommendation.” he lean on one facet, lifted his left palm horizontally, with a ‘Hu’ sound he strike his proper fist, the copper incense cauldron in entrance of Rulai statue suffered a strong blow, with a ‘Tang’ sound it bounce up, it’s exactly a transfer from [Vajra Fist], “Answering Japanese Luo Bell”. The fist didn’t contact the cauldron but the cauldron sounded, that is nonetheless not too troublesome, however this fist is launch ahead, nonetheless the cauldron bounce straight up, it may be seen the facility of the fist had grasp the key essence of [Vajra Fist].

Jiumozhi didn’t look forward to the copper cauldron to land, he despatched out his left palm, his posture is exactly a transfer from [Prajna Palm], “Afraid To Fall Exterior The Approach”, the copper cauldron revolve half a circle in mid-air, with a ‘Pa’ sound one thing fell down, however the ashes contained in the cauldron scattered, ash smoke crammed the air and the article couldn’t be seen clearly. The residue power from the earlier “Answering Japanese Luo Bell” had not but dissipate, the copper cauldron fell down quickly, Jiumozhi prolonged his thumb and press ahead firmly, an excessive burst of finger power shoot ahead, the copper cauldron transfer left abruptly round half chi. Jiumozhi press 3 occasions in succession, the copper cauldron transfer 1 and half chi away and at last land on the bottom.

All of the senior monks from Shaolin gasp with admiration, they knew that though the strikes look bizarre, the hidden energy inside had already exceed human stage, it’s a real transfer from [Mohe Finger] generally known as “Coming into Hell Three Instances”. The identify represents the painstaking effort concerned in practising the three finger press, each finger press is akin to getting into hell as soon as.

The ash cloud steadily scattered, revealing a palm-size object. The group have a look at the article, they can’t assist however cry out in shock. The item is a brass palm, the 5 fingers life-like, the palm and fingers emit mild and sparkled like gold, nonetheless the again of the palm is ash-green.

Jiumozhi brush the sleeve of his gown, he snort and stated: “This [Kasaya Subduing Demon Skill], i invite martial brother abbot to present instructions if there are any imperfections.” as he end talking, unexpectedly the cauldron 7 chi in entrance of him begin to transfer, it revolve a number of occasions, after it cease transferring the inside facet is now going through outward, nonetheless a palm-size form was gouged out from the cauldron’s physique, the place the place it was reduce is emitting a golden glow. The youthful era monks lastly understood, moments in the past Jiumozhi executed a transfer from [Prajna Palm], “Afraid To Fall Exterior The Approach”, whereas executing the transfer, his palm power is akin to a pointy treasure sabre, unexpectedly he was in a position to reduce a palm-size block off the cauldron.

After a very long time, XuanCi gave a protracted sigh and stated: “At this time, outdated monk is lastly conscious there’s a sky past this sky, there may be all the time somebody superior. Outdated monk practice painstakingly for over 10 years, however earlier than Grand Tutor, it’s actually missing and insufficient. I’m afraid there may be a lot to alter for the outdated guidelines of Shaolin.”

Jiumozhi stay calm and picked up, he put his palms collectively and stated: “Glorious, glorious! Martial brother abbot why so modest?”

All of the monks from Shaolin hung their heads dispiritedly, they knew that the abbot was power to make such assertion, not solely did he admit Shaolin’s martial artwork is inferior, the so name 72 supreme consummate abilities of Shaolin is merely so-so, as well as the principles he established might not be cheap as properly. Shaolin take pleasure in super repute for a number of hundred years, it has a agency grip on the martial arts of Central Plains. However now, not solely did Shaolin endure a crushing defeat, the martial artists of Central Plains are additionally humiliated by the overseas monk. ShenShan, GuanXin, DaoQing, JueXian, RongZhi, ShenYin, all of the visitor monks are dejected and crestfallen.

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Xu Zhu is conscious of all the assorted incidents within the corridor, after the abbot spoke his phrases, the senior era monks are distressed. He look askance at his grasp HuiLun, tears are rolling down his eyes, he’s extraordinarily heart-broken. Though he do not perceive the essential factors in between, however he knew not one of the monks in Shaolin is ready to rival the martial arts displayed by Jiumozhi, thus the abbot had no selection however to confess defeat.

Nonetheless he nonetheless had some doubts in his coronary heart. He noticed Jiumozhi execute [Vajra Fist], [Prajna Palm] and [Mohe Finger], as he by no means study these abilities earlier than he do not know if the strikes are proper or flawed, nonetheless he understood the inner vitality utilization behind the fist method, palm method and finger method, it’s clearly [Minor Formless Skill].

He inherited [Minor Formless Skill] from Wu YaZi, when Youngster Elder impart the methods of [Plum Breaking Hands Of Heavenly Mountain] to him she notice that Xu Zhu possess [Minor Formless Skill], she was drastically enraged and heart-broken, the underlying motive is as a result of her grasp solely move on [Minor Formless Skill] to Li QiuShui alone, since Xu Zhu inherited his abilities from Wu YaZi, then it may be deduced that Wu YaZi had a relationship with Li QiuShui. After Youngster Elder relax, she clarify to Xu Zhu the way to make the most of [Minor Formless Skill], nonetheless Youngster Elder had restricted data on [Minor Formless Skill], till a lot later when Xu Zhu studied the drawings on the stone wall of Vulture Palace did he lastly grasp the profound secret and workings behind [Minor Formless Skill].

[Minor Formless Skill] is of Taoist origins, it place emphasize on calmness and inaction, journeying the good vacancy, it’s corresponding to Buddhist’s martial artwork idea of getting “no finish and no transfer”, though each appear comparable, however there may be big distinction in its essence. Jiumozhi claims that he’s proficient in all 72 supreme consummate abilities of Shaolin, nonetheless when he execute his strikes it’s undoubtedly simply [Minor Formless Skill], when he execute methods of [Prajna Palm], [Mohe Finger] and [Vajra Fist], the group was intimidated by the formidable energy of [Minor Formless Skill], since they do not perceive the inside energy of [Minor Formless Skill] they merely assume Jiumozhi is proficient in Shaolin’s supreme consummate talent. In actuality, for the 72 supreme consummate abilities, [Prajna Palm], [Mohe Finger] and [Vajra Fist] has it’s personal set of inner vitality, they’re fully completely different and distinct, they don’t intermix with one another.

Though this isn’t precisely passing off pretend product as real as [Minor Formless Skill] is just not inferior to any of Shaolin’s supreme consummate abilities, however in the long run it’s nonetheless a deliberate misrepresentation, complicated proper from flawed. Xu Zhu was baffled, other than the abbot, unexpectedly not one of the thousand monks in Shaolin is ready to see by way of the error.

Xu Zhu is unaware that [Minor Formless Skill] is wide-ranging and profound, [Minor Formless Skill] is of Taoist origins, because the folks within the corridor are all Buddhist, regardless of how excessive their martial arts they’ll by no means apply the inner vitality of Taoist, furthermore the crux of [Minor Formless Skill] is within the phrase “Formless”, it has no type or look, no hint to search for, if not for the truth that Xu Zhu is an skilled in [Minor Formless Skill] he would positively not be capable of see by way of the trick. XuanCi, XuanJi, XuanDu, and so forth, all of them additionally felt that Jiumozhi’s inner vitality is just not the identical as Shaolin’s inner vitality, nonetheless after they considered the truth that Shaolin’s martial artwork originated from India, it’s cheap for India and Central teachings to have some discrepancy. The land is separated by 1000’s of miles, separated in time by a number of hundred years, Shaolin’s consummate abilities additionally endure numerous modifications by successive generations of monks, thus there isn’t a motive for each abilities to stay precisely the identical, therefore they didn’t have any suspicion.

To start with Xu Zhu assume the senior era monks had another profound intentions, he’s solely a little bit monk from third era, how can he take the initiative? However seeing the dramatic flip of occasions, the sorrow, anger and dispirited reactions from all his seniors, he had no different various, it’s clear that the temple is going through nice calamity, he must step ahead bravely and level out that Jiumozhi didn’t show Shaolin’s supreme consummate abilities. Nonetheless for over 20 years, he has by no means spoke a single phrase in entrance of public, underneath the strict and solemn environment of the scene he can’t assist however chorus from voicing out his opinions.

He heard Jiumozhi stated: “Since abbot stated so, then you might be admitting there may be a lot shortcomings in Shaolin’s 72 supreme consummate abilities, maybe your valuable temple didn’t provide you with these abilities in any respect, the phrase ‘consummate’, it’s a must to change it.”

XuanCi was silent and didn’t reply, he felt as if his coronary heart was being gouged out.

A tall outdated monk from the ‘Xuan’ era stated in a stern voice: “Grand Tutor, you have got acquire the higher hand, our abbot already admit the outdated guidelines of our temple will probably be modified, why are you so overbearing and never depart the slightest little bit of leeway?” the outdated monk is XuanZhi.

Jiumozhi smile and stated: “Junior monk is merely requesting abbot to comply with up his phrases, announce to all martial artists underneath the heaven. For my part, Shaolin would possibly as properly break up, all of the senior monks be part of Refreshing, Pudu and numerous different temples for defense and shelter, every goes his personal method, you can even be part of Tubo and examine Tantric Buddhism, pay respect to ShangShi Lama, junior monk may also consider a technique to settle for you. Is not this a lot better than residing underneath the false repute of Shaolin, solely looking for a lifetime of ease and luxury?”

As he stated these phrases, regardless of how good the self-restraint of Shaolin monks are, they can’t assist however berate loudly. Solely now did the group of monks notice, Jiumozhi got here to Shaoshi Mountain, with the power of a single particular person he needs to fire up Shaolin, not solely will he acquire fame for all eternity, he may also make Central Plain lose a strategic icon, it’s extremely advantageous for Tubo.

Jiumozhi stated in a vivid voice: “Junior monk got here to Central Plains alone, my unique intention is to witness the grandeur of Shaolin, to go to the so name “Huge Dipper” of Central Plain’s martial arts, to gauge how grand and stately it’s. However after listening to your speech and observing the conduct of senior monks right here, hei hei hei, it seems Shaolin cannot be in contrast with the secluded TianLong Monastery of Dali’s Nanjiang. Alas! Junior monk is drastically dissatisfied.”

An individual from the Xuan era stated: “Nice Grasp Kurong and abbot Benyin from Dali’s TianLong Monastery have deep Buddhist cultivation, all disciples of Shaolin admire them very a lot. Monks don’t have any want to finish or battle for fulfillment, Grand Tutor claims that Shaolin can’t be in contrast with TianLong Monastery, why would anybody care about it?” as he end talking he stroll out unhurriedly, he’s an outdated monk, his face radiating crimson mild. His proper forefinger and thumb are press collectively evenly, his face revealing a smile, his expression light and gentle.

Jiumozhi additionally revealed a smile and stated: “I’ve lengthy admired Grasp XuanDu’s [Blossom Grasping Finger], you have got skilled your consummate talent to perfection, how lucky it’s to fulfill you right now.” as he end talking his proper forefinger and thumb additionally press collectively evenly, as if he’s greedy a flower. The 2 monks prolonged their left hand unhurriedly on the identical time, they flick 3 occasions at one another.

3 ‘Bo Bo Bo’ sound echoed, the 2 finger power collide with one another. XuanDu’s physique swayed, out of the blue three blood arrow shot out of his abdomen and journey a couple of chi, within the contest of finger power XuanDu was no match for Jiumozhi and was hit 3 occasions within the abdomen, it appears as if he was injured by a pointy blade.

Grasp XuanDu is sort and amiable, he’s extremely revered and well-loved by monks from youthful generations. When Xu Zhu was 16 years outdated, he swept flooring and brew tea for XuanDu, attending to him for 8 months. XuanDu deal with him extraordinarily properly, he even gave some instructions for [Luohan Fists]. Afterwards XuanDu needed to enter seclusion to meditate, Xu Zhu had little or no probability to fulfill him, nonetheless he nonetheless remembered the friendship they shared. Xu Zhu noticed XuanDu was injured by finger power, he knew that if he delay remedy XuanDu’s life is likely to be in peril, beforehand Su XingHe taught him therapeutic methods, afterwards he study the key to breaking ‘Life-death talisman’, he have profound understanding within the artwork of treating accidents and saving the lifeless, he noticed blood spurting out of XuanDu’s abdomen, with no second thought his physique flash and he was beside XuanDu, he ship out an empty palm transfer.

Their contact is merely an on the spot, the three burst of blood had not but land on the ground, unexpectedly underneath the stress of Xu Zhu’s palm power, it circulation again into XuanDu’s abdomen quickly. Xu Zhu pluck his left hand as if he’s taking part in a lute, he execute a burst of round finger sealing motion, straight away he sealed over 11 acupoints round XuanDu’s wound, blood now not circulation out, afterwards he fed Vulture Palace’s legendary panacea the ‘9 Revolution Bear Snake Tablet’ into XuanDu’s mouth.

Beforehand Duan YanQing gave instructions and assist Xu Zhu break Wu YaZi’s ‘Zhenlong chess formation’, Jiumozhi was current and noticed him. Now Jiumozhi noticed him seem out of the blue from throughout the crowd, he made some round finger motion and sealed XuanDu’s acupoints, the method is actually great, inner vitality sturdy and highly effective, unexpectedly he have by no means witness such stage of talent earlier than all through his complete life, he can’t assist however be startled.

HuiFang and the opposite monks noticed Xu Zhu kill XuanNan with a palm slap, later they noticed him develop into the chief of some unorthodox sect, they don’t have any time to ask for a proof for these unusual occasions, they carried XuanNan’s corpse and return to Shaolin. Abbot XuanCi and different senior monks performed an inquiry and came upon that XuanNan was killed by Ding ChunQiu’s [Carefree Three Smile Powder], it was not resulting from Xu Zhu’s palm slap, nonetheless Xu Zhu didn’t return to the temple for a very long time, they despatched over 10 monks to seek for him however they can not discover any hint of him.

On the day Xu Zhu return again to Shaolin, it so occur to coincide with a serious occasion taking place in Shaolin, surprising the chief of Beggar Clan Zhuang JuXian despatched somebody to dispatch an invite card demanding Shaolin to current him because the chief of Central Plains martial artwork fraternity. XuanCi talk about with the remainder of the Xuan era monks for a number of days on the way to cope with the scenario, they actually do not know what sort of particular person Zhuang JuXian is. Beggar Clan is the primary clan of Jianghu, they’ve big numbers and power, they’ve all the time been chivalrous, together with Shaolin each help one another mutually and uphold justice and equity in Jianghu, now they out of the blue demand to be above Shaolin, thus the senior monks actually do not know the way to deal with the matter. Xu Zhu’s grasp, HuiLun, noticed his martial uncles have vital issues to take care of, thus he do not dare to report that Xu Zhu had return again to Shaolin or the truth that he violated a number of monastic self-discipline. Therefore the senior monks had no concept that Xu Zhu was carrying manure and watering greens, now they out of the blue noticed him seem and execute some marvellous method to ship blood again into XuanDu’s physique, everybody was equally amazed.

Xu Zhu stated: “Martial grandfather, do not channel your vitality to keep away from opening up your wounds.” he tore off his personal monk gown to bind the wound round XuanDu’s abdomen. XuanDu gave a bitter snort and stated: “Nice Vivid Wheel King…your…. [Blossom Grasping Finger]…is actually….really highly effective! Outdated monk is con….satisfied.” Xu Zhu stated: “Martial grandfather, he didn’t use [Blossom Grasping Finger], it is usually not Buddhist martial arts.”

When the group heard it they didn’t suppose it was right. Jiumozhi’s finger motion is precisely the identical as XuanDu, even each their smile and expression is totally similar, if it’s not Shaolin 72 supreme consummate talent’s [Blossom Grasping Finger] then what else can or not it’s? The group knew that Jiumozhi is the Grand Protector of Tubo, he’s conferred the title of Nice Vivid Wheel King, each 5 years he’ll maintain a session at Snow Mountain’s Nice Wheel Temple, giving lectures on Buddhist teachings, all of the senior monks will collect to pay attention, debating scriptures and asking troublesome questions, all of them had excessive reward for him. Jiumozhi is a well-known monk recognized all through the Buddhist circle, how can his martial arts not be of Buddhist origins?

Nonetheless Jiumozhi was secretly afraid: “How did this little monk know i didn’t use [Blossom Grasping Finger]? Not Buddhist martial arts?” straight away he understood: “Sure! [Blossom Grasping Finger] is a peaceable and benevolent talent, it solely seals an opponent’s acupoint, it controls and never injure, in my haste to hunt victory i channelled my [Blazing Sabre Skill], my finger power is just too violent, unexpectedly it pierce 3 small holes in that outdated monk, it’s not the unique intention of monk JiaXie’s blossom smile. Presumable this little monk is aware of as properly.”

Jiumozhi is of course clever and farsighted, from younger age he had very lucky encounter, he met Tantric Buddhist Grasp NingMaPai who instructed him in [Blazing Sabre Skill], it’s a divine talent that ship out waves of highly effective vitality, at Dali’s TianLong Monastery he achieved victory over KuRong, BenYin, BenXiang, and so forth, quite a few high specialists, afterwards he had one other lucky encounter and obtained the guide of [Minor Formless Skill]. His objective in coming to Shaolin is to depend on his martial arts and single-handedly topple the world-renown historical Buddhist temple, he noticed that Xu Zhu is merely round 20 years of age, though his [Circular Acupoint Sealing Finger Skill] is somewhat mysterious and profound however he presume his martial artwork is almost certainly restricted, thus he smile and stated: “Unexpectedly little grasp claims my [Blossom Grasping Finger] is just not Buddhist’s martial arts, then what sort of martial artwork does the supreme consummate abilities of Shaolin belong to?”

Xu Zhu is just not gifted in debates, he merely stated: “Martial grandfather XuanDu’s [Blossom Grasping Finger] is of course of Buddhist’s origins, you….the one executed by you…it’s not….” whereas talking he elevate his left hand, he copied XuanDu’s method and likewise flick 3 occasions, his finger power is empowered by [Minor Formless Skill]. He’s respectful towards others, this 3 finger flick is just not directed at Jiumozhi however at spots the place nobody is close to, everybody heard 3 ‘Tang’ ‘Tang’ ‘Tang’ sound, the copper bell in the principle corridor produced big sound. Xu Zhu’s finger flick all landed on the bell, it’s as if somebody use the bell’s striker to forcefully ram the bell. When the group heard it they had been all equally amazed.

Jiumozhi name out: “Glorious talent! Come strive my [Prajna Palm]!” directly he elevate his palm, it seem as if he’s about to salute, nonetheless his palm by no means come collectively, with a ‘Hu’ sound a burst of palm power expel out from between his palm, it rush swiftly in direction of Xu Zhu, it’s a transfer from [Prajna Palm] known as “Heavenly Wind From Canyon”. The essence of [Prajna Palm] is base on “Vacancy’, “Negation”, “Non-emptiness” and “Non-negation”, Jiumozhi’s palm is crammed with violence and malice, it drastically differs from the unique intention of [Prajna Palm].

Xu Zhu noticed the incoming palm power is just too violent, he have to dam it, directly he execute a transfer from [Six Solar Palms Of Heavenly Mountain] to dispel the incoming palm power.

Jiumozhi felt the opposing palm comprise a hidden suction power, it so occur to restrain his personal palm power, it additionally use [Minor Formless Skill] as the inspiration, his coronary heart trembled with worry, he smile and stated: “Little grasp, is that Buddhist martial arts? At this time i got here to your valuable temple to expertise the divine abilities of Shaolin, how come you execute heretic strikes as a substitute? Shaolin martial artwork is among the perfect in Tune nation, do not inform me it’s false repute and it’s no completely different than frequent martial arts?” as soon as he knew the distinctive nature of Xu Zhu’s inner vitality, he didn’t really feel assured of victory, thus he tried to debate and power Xu Zhu to make use of Shaolin’s martial arts.

How would Xu Zhu perceive Jiumozhi’s true intention, he reply bluntly: “Junior monk aptitude is low, i solely study [Luohan Fists] and [Skanda Palm], it’s the primary basis abilities of Shaolin, how am i able to change blows with Grand Tutor?” Jiumozhi snort out loud and stated: “You continue to have some self-awareness, since you aren’t my match then step down!” Xu Zhu stated: “Sure! Junior monk will take his depart now.” he put his palms collectively and retreat again into the Xu era crowd.

Nonetheless abbot XuanCi is extraordinarily astute, though he do not perceive the origins of Xu Zhu’s martial arts however from the few strikes displayed simply now, the strikes are ingenious, inner vitality deep and profound, it’s greater than ample to rival Jiumozhi, Shaolin is at a essential juncture of life and dying, it might be higher to dispatch Xu Zhu to keep at bay Jiumozhi for a while, even when he lose it’s nonetheless higher than doing nothing, thus he stated: “Grand Tutor claims he’s proficient in Shaolin’s 72 supreme consummate talent, you might be sensible and well-learned, everybody admire you very a lot. As for Shaolin’s primary basis abilities, naturally you’ll suppose nothing of it. Xu Zhu, our monks are ranked in accordance with Xuan, Hui, Xu, Kong, you’re the third era disciple of Shaolin, you might be positively not certified to battle towards the primary skilled from Tubo. Nonetheless Grand Tutor got here from a distant place, it’s troublesome to probability upon this golden alternative, it’s possible you’ll use [Luohan Fists] and [Skanda Palm] to ask Grand Tutor for recommendation.” he phrased his speech clearly, Xu Zhu is merely a little bit monk from third era, he solely study the fundamental basis abilities of Shaolin, Shaolin is not going to endure any harm to its repute if Xu Zhu endure a defeat underneath Jiumozhi, but when by fluke Xu Zhu handle to carry on for the time taken to burn 1-2 joss-stick, he would seize the chance and cease the battle, by then Jiumozhi wouldn’t have any motive to tangle on.

Xu Zhu heard the order from abbot, he dare not disobey, he bow and stated: “Sure” he took a couple of steps ahead, press his palms collectively and stated: “Grand Tutor please be lenient!” since his opponent is a senior skilled, he positively will not make the primary transfer, directly Xu Zhu’s palm descend in salute, it’s the introductory gesture of [Skanda Palm], “Lingshan Greeting Buddha”. In Shaolin, he studied Buddhist scriptures for half of the day and practiced martial arts for the opposite half, its been over 10 years, he have lengthy mastered [Luohan Fists] and [Skanda Palm] and know the strikes inside-out. The transfer “Lingshan Greeting Buddha”, initially it’s a gesture to salute an opponent, its intention is to focus on the significance of courtesy for Buddhist disciples, they shouldn’t be fierce and desperate to battle. Nonetheless Xu Zhu presently possess the inner vitality of the highest 3 specialists of Carefree Sect mixed, the teachings and recommendation of Youngster Elder, in addition to the appreciable advantages gained by 10 days of examine within the stone cellar of Vulture Palace, as he lowered each his palms in salute, his monk gown fluttered barely, his inner vitality flow into and shield his complete physique.